Thunder or Spurs? One key issue could determine who Knicks match up better with in Finals
The New York Knicks are awaiting their opponent for the NBA Finals, either the Oklahoma City Thunder or the San Antonio Spurs. After sweeping the Cavaliers, the Knicks will have eight days of rest before Game 1. A key factor in determining their matchup will be the presence of league MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander if they face the Thunder.
- ▪The Knicks reached the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999 after sweeping the Cavaliers.
- ▪They will have eight days of rest before the Finals, similar to their previous series.
- ▪The Thunder's MVP, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, could be a significant challenge for the Knicks.
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Thunder or Spurs? One key issue could determine who Knicks match up better with in Finals By Jared Schwartz Published May 26, 2026, 9:30 p.m. ET If the Thunder advance to the NBA Finals, the Knicks will have to contend with league MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Getty Images Here we are again. For the third straight series, the Knicks are sitting back and waiting to learn who their next opponent is. Their second consecutive sweep — dismantling the Cavaliers to reach the Finals for the first time since 1999 — means they will have eight days of rest before Game 1 of the Finals, just like they had before Game 1 of the conference finals. It won’t be until either Thursday or Saturday night that the Knicks will learn whether they are playing the Thunder or Spurs in the Finals.
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